The Painter Sisters Painting Co. is an innovative employment-based social enterprise initiative of Atira Women’s Resource Society to provide training and employment opportunities for women who have barriers to employment. The goals of the project are:

to provide women with a skill that allows them to regain entry to full-time employment where employment opportunities are flexible and in high demand; and

to attain financial independence and consequently contribute to the economy, versus being supported.

Eligibility:

A woman

Low-income

Have barriers to employment

Committed to completing a pre-apprenticeship entry level training course and working for The Painter Sisters Painting Company

Also subject to funding approval

For more information on the program or to hire The Painter Sisters, please contact Corinthian at 604.331.1407 (x.113)

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Testimonials

The Painter Sisters turned our drab apartment into a beautiful home filled with amazing colour, and made us feel great knowing we were supporting such an important program. We all won, from the start of the project to the final brush stroke.